Donor Stories
Alumni couple give back to the U through scholarships
Georgina “Georgie” Angones, B.A. ’72, and her husband, Frank Angones, B.A. ’72, J.D.’76, are passionate about the importance of scholarships in changing the lives of University of Miami students.
A gift for storytelling and the future of theater
Alumna Jayne Baron Sherman, an award-winning producer in theater, film, and television, is helping future generations of students tell compelling stories with a $3 million gift to the Department of Theatre Arts.
Innovators converge at University of Miami’s first AI Summit
The Rothberg Catalyzer AI Summit of the Americas brought together CEOs, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss how industries are harnessing the power of machine learning technologies.
New fellowships to build student interest in China and Asia
Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch and her husband, Stuart M. Bloch, are offering annual fellowships to two students to promote student engagement and research on Asia, and particularly China.
Alumni couple gain benefits when giving through University’s donor-advised fund
Cynthia Beamish, B.S. ’82, and her husband Michael Guilford, J.D. ’85, have long been donors to their alma mater. Now, they have taken their philanthropy to a new level as the first participants in the University of Miami Donor-Advised Fund (UMDAF)—an approach that can provide significant benefits when giving back to the U.
Couple celebrates life, love, and music with a substantial gift to the University of Miami
Diane Hennelly, B.A. ’99, and Dan Hennelly celebrate a love of music and a kaleidoscope of memories at the University of Miami through a substantial gift to the Knight Center for Music Innovation.
#OneDayOneU: When ’Canes everywhere ignite the collective power of giving
For 24 hours on October 11, 2023, the worldwide Hurricane family will come together to support education, innovation, research, service, and students at the University of Miami in our fifth annual Giving Day.
Miami Herbert Business School alumnus honors wife’s legacy with generous gift
Bruce Heard has established the Bruce and Linda Heard Nonprofit Development Endowment Fund at the Miami Herbert Business School to help students gain practical experience and new skills.
Alumni couple gives back with gratitude
To Wayne and Patricia Case, their planned gift to University of Miami Athletics represents a fraction of what the U has given them—as students, alumni, parents, and lifelong fans.
Paving a path of joy for others
Alumnus David Lefkowitz and his wife, Leslie, have planned an impressive bequest to the Frost School of Music to support students' dreams.
Young alumna, Tiktok star Alix Earle pays it forward with scholarship gift
Just months after graduating from the University, social media influencer Alix Earle has made a gift that will provide scholarships to students who are juniors or seniors at the Miami Herbert Business School.
Citizens Board honors leadership and service
The Citizens Board recently celebrated members and initiatives playing transformative roles in the lives of students and at the University.
Grateful alumnus pays it forward for future generations
Through an endowed scholarship in commercial real estate, Charles Foschini expresses appreciation for his University of Miami education.
Miami Herbert professor pays it forward
Andrea Heuson’s efforts as the top Giving Day ambassador for the University of Miami yielded generous alumni support for the Bermont Carlin Scholars program.
